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AI leaders on automation; PM Modi debriefs space startups- Modi government strangulating, emasculating ISRO, says Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh
- In 2019, fewer than 2,000 active satellites circled Earth as SpaceX began scaling Starlink. Seven years later, 15,711 were orbiting the planet, with Starlink accounting for 65.97% of the working satellites
- In 1972, Apollo 16 astronaut Charles Duke left a photo of his wife and two sons on the Moon with a touching message from ‘Planet Earth’ that has remained there for more than 50 yearsIn 1972, Apollo 16 astronaut Charles Duke left a framed photo of his wife and two sons on the Moon, along with a touching message identifyi...22 Aug, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
- In 1971, Apollo 15 secretly left a tiny aluminum astronaut on the moon; beside it was a plaque naming 14 dead American and Soviet space travelersIn 1971, a hidden aluminum tribute was installed on the Moon, commemorating the bravery of fourteen astronauts and cosmonauts who lost thei...21 Aug, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- Donald Trump pushes commercial space boom with 1,000-launch annual goalPresident Trump signed a memo to significantly increase U.S. commercial space launches. The directive aims for one thousand launches and re...21 Aug, 2026, 06.37 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by David Attenborough: “No one will protect the natural world we don’t care about...” — a powerful life lesson on nature, curiosity, responsibility, conservation and why we rarely protect what we have never learned to truly see, from the legendary broadcaster known for bringing the hidden world of wildlife into millions of homesQuote of the Day by David Attenborough: “No one will protect the natural world we don’t care about...” highlights a fundamental truth about...21 Aug, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
- How U.S. military funding propelled China's robot dogsThe rise of Unitree, a Chinese company known for its impressive robot dogs, can be attributed to research breakthroughs funded by the US mi...18 Aug, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
- US rocket company Astra Space seeks to raise $250 million in comeback bidThe California-based company has approached investors in recent months, pitching new growth opportunities and financing strategies aimed ...14 Aug, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Sofía Vergara: "Never take 'no' personally. Sometimes people tell you 'no' for a..." — Inspiring life lessons on resilience, confidence, courage, perseverance, self-belief and emotional strength, and why rejection should never stop you from moving forward by the Colombian-American actress known for her remarkable rise to fameQuote of the day by Sofía Vergara: Sofía Vergara’s quote, “Never take ‘no’ personally. Sometimes people tell you ‘no’ for a reason that has...13 Aug, 2026, 10.30 PM IST
- Tata chair N Chandrasekaran’s exit leaves $120 billion spending ambition in limboTata Group is facing a leadership and strategy reset after N Chandrasekaran’s decision to step down as Tata Sons chairman, putting the cong...13 Aug, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
- Offline shopping to be District’s second-largest business in three years: CEO Rahul GanjooCEO Rahul Ganjoo told ET that while dining will remain District’s biggest category en route to a targeted $3 billion net order value (NOV),...10 Aug, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
- Uttar Pradesh cabinet approves establishment of deep tech innovation centre U-HubUttar Pradesh will establish deep tech U-Hubs in Lucknow and Noida. These hubs will foster innovation and create thousands of technology jo...06 Aug, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Leo Tolstoy: "If you make it a habit not to blame others, you will feel the growth of the ability to love..." — Inspiring life lessons on emotional intelligence, accountability, relationships, forgiveness, self-growth, and how letting go of resentment unlocks true empathy by the iconic Russian novelistToday's Quote of the day by Leo Tolstoy: The famous quote by Russian master novelist Leo Tolstoy highlights the transformative spiritual co...05 Aug, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
- Love cats? This Greek island offers free accommodation, breakfast and utilities in exchange for 5 hours of work a dayA Greek island called Syros offers free accommodation and utilities to volunteers. These volunteers will care for rescued cats for five hou...05 Aug, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
- 4-ton, school-bus-size SpaceX rocket stage crashes into the Moon at 5,400 mph after drifting through space for months. Here’s what scientists hope to learnA 4-ton SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage drifting through space since 2025 was expected to crash into the Moon at 5,400 mph, raising fresh ques...05 Aug, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
- Americans throw away 50,000 mattresses every day that can take 80 to 120 years to decompose but what happens to these old beds after they leave your home may surprise youAmericans throw away around 50,000 mattresses every day, but the waste doesn't simply disappear. Some old mattresses can take 80 to 120 yea...02 Aug, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
- SpaceX gets $1.6 billion US Space Force order for 18 Falcon 9 launchesSpaceX secured $1.6 billion in U.S. Space Force launch contracts for Pentagon satellites. These missions will utilize eighteen Falcon 9 lau...30 Jul, 2026, 08.16 AM IST
- Once rejected by NASA and Boeing, Peter Beck built Rocket Lab into a SpaceX and Blue Origin rival with 2,500 employees across the US, Canada and New ZealandRocket Lab founder Sir Peter Beck is now taking on Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin. Peter Beck was once rejected by NASA and...29 Jul, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
- In 1930, former Maine governor Percival Baxter began buying land around Mount Katahdin; 32 years later, he had donated about 201,000 acres and left millions to keep them wildPercival Baxter, a wealthy Mainer, dedicated his life to protecting Mount Katahdin. He spent his inheritance buying and donating land for c...29 Jul, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
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